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OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Psychology
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£1,500 inc VAT
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Study method
Distance learning
Duration
24 weeks · Self-paced
Qualification
Level 5 Diploma
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Overview

The objective of the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Psychology qualification is to provide learners with a specialist programme of study that provides a depth of knowledge and understanding of key aspects within the field of Psychology. Learners will study level 4 and 5 units, worth 120 credits per academic year with a total credit value of 240 credits (equivalent to the first 2 years of an honours degree). The Level 4 units introduce relevant topics that lay the foundation for learning. Learners will be introduced to historical and contemporary approaches to psychology, including biopsychology, social and developmental psychology, attachment theories, human memory processes and contemporary research and investigation methods.

The Level 5 units allow learners to specialise and progress in a variety of relevant subject areas and focus on how our understanding of psychology is applied today. Learners will develop and enhance their skills in the following areas: mental health and psychopathology, cognitive psychology, visual perception, the diversity of addiction, social psychology with a focus on pro and anti-social behaviour, individual differences relating to criminology, intelligence and personality as well as becoming aware of contemporary debates and issues in the field of Psychology. Following successful completion of the course, learners will have a well-rounded knowledge of psychology, which can be applied to further study and careers associated with the subject.

Qualification

Level 5 Diploma

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OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Psychology

Digital certificate - Included

The certificate will be sent once you have completed all the units and met all the assessment of the course. Hard copy can be ordered from OTHM Qualification, as they have stopped using any hard prints since 1st Feb 2023, under the government e-certificate and digital certification initiative.

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This course consists of 6 mandatory units that learners must complete in order to achieve the level 5 qualification in Psychology.

See units as listed below:

• Unit 1 - Psychological Approaches to Depression and Schizophrenia
• Unit 2 - Individual Differences: Intelligence; Personality and Criminology
• Unit 3 - Visual Perception
• Unit 4 - Social Psychology: pro and anti-social behaviour
• Unit 5 - The Diversity of Addiction
• Unit 6 - Contemporary Issues and Debates in Psychology

Requirements

Entry Requirements
The entry profile for learners is likely to include at least one of the following:

• Relevant Level 3 Diploma qualification or equivalent qualification
• GCE Advanced level in 2 subjects or equivalent qualification
• Mature learners (over 21) with relevant management experience
• UK Versity will assess the level of English language proficiency if it is not your native language

Career path

Progressions
Successful completion of the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Psychology qualification provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including entry to a Level 6 Diploma qualification in a related field or directly into employment in a wide range of careers, such as:
• career counselling
• education
• the health professions
• police and social services.

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Will I receive certification once I finish the course or once installments are completed?

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You will receive a certificate from othm after submission of the 6 assignments and moderation visit. The hard copies of the diploma are not issued and you can order it from OTHM Portal after completion of course. This is an additional cost of £30 which othm charges. They have stopped issuing physical certificates since 1/2/2023

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The level 5 diploma is 120 credits and has 6 units. It will require 6 assignments to be completed to achieve the diploma

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CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

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